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Scarborough Subway Costs Soar to $10.2 Billion, Inquiry Demanded

6/26/2025

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The Scarborough Subway Extension in Toronto has seen its costs balloon to a staggering $10.2 billion, nearly doubling from the original $5.5 billion estimate in 2019. Premier Doug Ford champions the project's significance, while NDP Leader Marit Stiles demands a public inquiry into Metrolinx's financial management, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.

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The Scarborough Subway Extension in Toronto has seen its costs balloon to a staggering $10.2 billion, nearly doubling from the original $5.5 billion estimate in 2019. Premier Doug Ford champions the project's significance, while NDP Leader Marit Stiles demands a public inquiry into Metrolinx's financial management, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.